Crime Rate in Orchard: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Orchard

The total recorded crimes in Orchard, Arun, UK in February 2026 are around 78 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Orchard crime rate of 3.91 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Orchard, encompassing approximately 19,969 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-8.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (240.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
Orchard Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Havelock Road with total crimes: 7

How safe is Orchard?

To understand the safety of Orchard, we need to analyze Orchard crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Arun:

    • In 2024, Orchard demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Arun average, with 662 crimes compared to 675.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Orchard witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 22 other areas in the Arun.

    • In 2023, Orchard experienced a greater number of crimes than the Arun average, with 618 crimes compared to 514. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Orchard witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 22 other areas in the Arun.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Arun, Orchard has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Orchard Crime Statstics

In 2024, the total Orchard crimes were 662. The crime rate of Orchard in 2024 was 33.15 (year) or 2.76 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Arun.

In 2023, the total crimes in Orchard were around 618 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.95 (year) or 2.58 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Arun.

AreaFebruary 202620242023
CrimesRank (Orchard)CrimesRank (Orchard)CrimesRank (Orchard)
RiverNA NA2,183 11,713 1
HothamNA NA1,233 41,105 2
Courtwick with ToddingtonNA NA1,416 2919 5
MarineNA NA1,274 3999 3
BarnhamNA NA1,099 5952 4
BerstedNA NA986 6774 6
Arundel & WalbertonNA NA876 7593 8
YaptonNA NA839 8452 10
Angmering & FindonNA NA716 9488 9
Rustington EastNA NA509 12359 11
Felpham WestNA NA589 11356 12
PevenseyNA NA499 13332 13
Rustington WestNA NA363 15301 14
BrookfieldNA NA369 14291 15
East PrestonNA NA255 18242 16
PaghamNA NA335 16237 17
BeachNA NA318 17187 19
Aldwick WestNA NA209 20217 18
Felpham EastNA NA210 19144 23
Aldwick EastNA NA183 23186 20
FerringNA NA202 21179 21
Middleton-on-SeaNA NA193 22170 22

Orchard Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2026 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20269
December 20254
November 20257
October 20259
September 20254
August 20258
July 20259
June 202511
May 20258
April 20253
March 20257
February 20253

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20267
December 20253
November 20256
October 20252
September 20251
August 20255
July 20256
June 20253
May 20256
April 20255
March 20256
February 20251

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. February 2026 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202617
December 20255
November 20255
October 20254
September 20254
August 20259
July 20258
June 20256
May 20253
April 20255
March 20259
February 20254

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20257
November 20255
October 20252
September 20251
August 20252
July 20251
June 20252
May 20255
April 20254
March 20256
February 20251

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20255
November 20251
October 20251
August 20252
July 20251
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20263
December 20256
November 20253
October 20253
September 20251
August 20252
July 20253
June 20255
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. October 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20266
December 20254
November 20251
October 202510
September 20256
August 20254
July 20253
June 20255
May 20256
April 20252
February 20252

A total of 218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.17 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202623
December 202525
November 202524
October 202520
September 202512
August 202524
July 202517
June 202517
May 202514
April 20259
March 202517
February 202516

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20265
December 202517
November 20253
October 20254
September 20258
August 202514
July 202510
June 20256
May 20257
April 20252
March 20256
February 20253

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
December 20255
November 20251
October 20253
September 20253
August 20256
July 20251
June 20255
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255
February 20255

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20262
November 20252
October 20251
September 20251
August 20251
July 20255
June 20251
May 20253
April 20251

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20261
December 20252
November 20252
October 20251
September 20252
June 20252
May 20252
April 20255
March 20252

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20252
October 20252
September 20251
August 20254
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252

High Crime Locations Orchard in February 2026

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Orchard postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting11
Public order4
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
3. Havelock Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
4. Linden Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Oak Grove (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hatherleigh Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Essex Road (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Longford Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Clifton Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1

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